The Old Deanery, Salisbury

Abstract

An inspection of the Old Deanery in 1948 failed, for some reason unknown, to disclose the early date of the building. Neither the medieval form of the plan nor the antiquity of the Hall roof were recognized. In default of any clear case for preservation on archaeological grounds, and though the case on scenic grounds was very strong, the decision was made to demolish the building to make way sooner or later for the development of a Ladies' Training College, despite pleas for preservation from the Local Planning Authority and from Mr. H. de S. Shortt, Curator of the Salisbury Museum.